Brucite and Boleite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.39
5.05
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
[001] perfect
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Brucite and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brucite and Boleite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Brucite and Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Brucite and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.